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PHX 597Y

1983 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,902 mi
Last recorded133,902 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHX 597Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 133,902 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arches, both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 133,297 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both lower rear wings/inner arches corroded,but not in prescribed area.

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 132,440 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 131,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 131,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 130,982 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 130,561 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 129,410 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 129,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 128,922 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 128,921 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion forming on Off side rear valance.

Near side front wheel bearing has slight play in it.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 128,132 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 127,679 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE IS BINDING

NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FRONT FERRAL CORRODING

OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES FRONT AND REAR FERRALS CORRODING

Fail 19 Oct 2005 127,679 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE IS BINDING

NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FRONT FERRAL CORRODING

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES FRONT AND REAR FERRALS CORRODING

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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PHX 597Y is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1983 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PHX 597Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PHX 597Y is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 January 1983.

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